Windows Server 8

n30_mkii · 3 Feb 2012 at 18:29

Would quite like to take a look at the preview edition, but I don't seem to be able to find the download link via MSDN? We have a subscription through work but it doesn't seem to be listed. Has it been pulled? Anyone have a direct link?

Anyone else had a look at it as yet? Any thoughts?

n30_mkii · 3 Feb 2012 at 18:48

m4cc45 said:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18312993

Link in OP.

M.

I don't see a version of Server 8 only the client version on that page

n30_mkii · 3 Feb 2012 at 19:38

Got it now thanks for your help!

n30_mkii · 6 Feb 2012 at 20:40

I have installed it inside of VMWare workstation and Hyper-V is working well. I'm not to sure on some of the GUI's and layouts as yet but will keep playing for now until a beta comes out.

One things I will note is I had to disable Accelerate 3D Graphics on the Display adapter as I kept getting a BSOD. Once installed I stuck the latest VM Tools on rebooted and found I was presented with a black screen and a cursor. I have since gone back into the settings and enabled 3D acceleration and the metro interface now loads and all is working really well.

Thanks for your help, looking forward to other peoples feed back.